Kelvinator Compressor Problems
The compressor is the heart of your fridge — we repair or replace it.
Compressor problems are among the most serious Kelvinator faults. A failing compressor can present as a clicking sound, a warm fridge, or a unit that runs but never cools.
Before recommending an expensive compressor replacement, we test the start relay, run capacitor and compressor draw — you only pay for a new compressor when you truly need one.
Common causes
- 1Failed start relay
- 2Failed run capacitor
- 3Compressor internal failure
- 4Refrigerant overcharge or undercharge
How we diagnose it
- 1Measure compressor start and run current
- 2Test start relay and run capacitor
- 3Check refrigerant pressure
- 4Listen for clicking or humming
How we fix it
- 1Replace start relay
- 2Replace run capacitor
- 3Replace compressor with genuine unit
- 4Correct refrigerant charge
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